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Healthy Vegan Cauliflower Cheese Sauce [SPICY]

A spicy cheesy dip, made using the ever so healthy and versatile cauliflower! Serve it over steamed broccoli, dunk with chips, crackers or even raw veggies!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 44 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine: American , Canadian

Ingredients

  • 4.5 cups cauliflower florets from approx. 1 small cauliflower or half large
  • 2-3 jalapeños
  • 1 yellow onion quartered
  • 2-3 cloves garlic unpeeled
  • ¾-1 cup low sodium vegetable broth
  • ⅓ cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce if not avoiding gluten
  • 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F convection bake and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Then, arrange your cauliflower florets, quartered onion, jalapeno and garlic in a single layer.
  2. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until edges are golden brown and cauliflower is fork tender.
  3. Then transfer your roasted veggies (remove the peel from the garlic first) along with all remaining ingredients to a blender. Process until smooth and then taste and add more salt if needed or more broth to thin as desired. Serve with veggies, crackers, chips or pitas.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of broth to a consistency of your liking. I found one cup to give the perfect consistency, but start with ¾ cup if you want a thicker dip and add more, if needed.
  • If you have a powerful blender, like a Vitamix, run it a little longer to make sure your cauliflower cheese sauce is nice and hot before serving.
  • Make it ahead to save time. You can easily reheat the dip before serving (or serve cold). It tastes great both ways, but I do prefer this one warm.
  • Use your vegan cauliflower cheese in a variety of ways. Use it as a dip with veggies for a light snack, with chips or crackers for a treat, or pour it over your broccoli, asparagus or any of your favourite steamed veggies.
  • Leftovers keep refrigerated for 3-4 days in an airtight container, or freeze (but completely cool first) airtight for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Calories 44cal (2%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 398mg (17%) Potassium 343mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 379IU (8%) Vitamin C 43mg (48%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 44

% Daily Value*

Calories 44cal 2%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 398mg 17%
Potassium 343mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 379IU 8%
Vitamin C 43mg 48%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.